Audit Manager

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of a wide variety of audit entities, including Operations, Finance, Product and Risk Management, that encompasses all activities and functions of the Company.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applying audit principles, skills and techniques in reviewing and testing of payment systems of varying complexity.
• Applies internal control concepts to a wide variety of processes and appropriately assesses the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices with guidance from Manager.
• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end with focus on key risks/controls and produces work in accordance with required standard and deadlines.
• Understands test objectives and develops/executes testing procedures to conclude on design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering proposed action plans to Management relevant to the risk and business.
• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the risks and controls of the business processes, and audit conclusions are well documented with guidance from Manager.
• Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression and proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards.
• Ensures the completion of high quality and timely workpapers
• Completes the validation of issues promptly
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationship
• Understands and leverages data analytics for testing

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or Computer Science
• 5 or more years of relevant professional experience auditing Finance, Operations and/or Corporate functions in a related industry or public accounting is required
• Ability to multitask and work with team members on projects within a small-group environment
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications Desired

• Major in Accounting or Auditing is a plus. MBA or related advanced degree
• Professional certification (i.e., CPA, CIA, CISA)
• Knowledge or experience of the wholesale banking industry covering product, operations, finance and risk management preferred
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, relationship management, verbal and writing skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Strategic thinker